23.2% of TU Dresden study programs are admission-restricted
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The Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden), also known as Dresden University of Technology, is a public research university founded in 1828. With 29,000 students it is one of the largest universities in Germany. Located in the vibrant city of Dresden, the university's main campus is situated just south of the city centre, offering a blend of historical and modern architecture spanning three distinct periods.
TU Dresden offers a wide range of academic programmes across 17 faculties and five schools, covering disciplines such as engineering, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and medicine. The university is particularly renowned for its strengths in areas such as biomedicine, bioengineering, information technology, microelectronics, materials science, energy, mobility, environment, and societal change.
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Type Technical University (public)
of international students 21%
No. of students (2026) 27,531
Term model Semester
Most Selective Study Programs at TU Dresden
For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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